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Westridge School Photo - At Westridge, we emphasize "making" music over "playing" music. While many schools can deliver a stellar performance, few can boast our unique blend of harmony, process, and creativity. Learn more at www.westridge.org/music.

Best California Private Elementary Schools Belonging to National Association of College Admissions Counselors (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private elementary schools belonging to National Association of College Admissions Counselors serving 4,590 students in California. You can also find more schools membership associations in California.
The top-ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Association of College Admissions Counselors in California include Elite Open School, Francis Parker School, and The Bishop's School.
The average acceptance rate is 30%, which is lower than the California private elementary school average acceptance rate of 81%.
17% of private elementary schools belonging to National Association of College Admissions Counselors in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal).

Top-Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to National Association of College Admissions Counselors in California (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Westridge School
Westridge School Photo - Westridge is more than a school. It's a community where academic achievement goes hand in hand with becoming imaginative, independent thinkers - where students discover themselves and the world around them - where they learn what it means to make a difference.
All-girls
(4)
324 Madeline Dr
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 799-1153
Gr: 4-12 | 550 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 48 Tuition listed
The Bishop's School
The Bishop's School Photo - By their very nature, Bishop's students opt in. This includes the visual and performing arts, where students often go beyond their studies to become dancers, musicians, actors and artists of every stripe. Confidence in the arts opens new worlds to our students - and brings beauty to ours.
(Episcopal)
(3)
7607 La Jolla Blvd
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 459-4021
Gr: 6-12 | 800 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 18 Tuition listed
Elite Open School
19735 Colima Rd # 2
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(949) 456-0905
Gr: 3-12 | 518 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Francis Parker School
Francis Parker School Photo - 100% of Parker grads go on to college; many of them are admitted to their first choice programs.
(3)
6501 Linda Vista Rd
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 569-7900
Gr: PK-12 | 1,313 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 68 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Laguna Blanca School
Laguna Blanca School Photo
4125 Paloma Dr
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 687-2461
Gr: PK-12 | 449 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 11 Tuition listed
The Nueva Middle School
Special Program Emphasis
6565 Skyline Blvd
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 235-7172
Gr: PK-12 | 960 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

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